trimax mowers case study

Boosting Production Efficiency with Robot Welding.

Background

Trimax Mowers is a leading designer and manufacturer of commercial mowing equipment, based in Tauranga, New Zealand. With a global reputation for innovation, durability, and performance, Trimax produces high-quality roller mowers for sports fields, turf farms, public spaces, and agriculture. The company exports to more than 30 countries, with manufacturing and assembly operations in New Zealand, Australia, the UK, and the US.

Known for its commitment to engineering excellence, Trimax has consistently invested in modern manufacturing technologies to maintain product quality and support international growth.

Project Overview

Customer: Trimax Mowers
Product: Commercial Mowers
Country: Tauranga, New Zealand
Installed:
Industry: Agricultural & Turf Equipment
Solution: H-2800 Robot Welding Cell
Featured Equipment: OTC FD-B6L Long Through Arm Welding Robot, OTC FD19 Controller + Teach Pendant, OTC Positioner Headstock 1PC500, OTC Welbee P500L Welding Power Source + 500A Water Cooled Torch, OTC Synchromotion Welding, Tip Cleaning Station, Integrated Safety Componentry.

The Solution

To support increased demand and improve welding consistency across core assemblies, Trimax Mowers invested in an Autoa H-2800 robotic welding cell. The system features an OTC FD-B6L long-arm welding robot mounted to a central pedestal, with dual positioners on either side to enable continuous welding across multiple work zones.

The H-2800 configuration was tailored to suit Trimax’s component sizes and production flow, allowing for faster setup and reliable part repeatability. The integration of a tip cleaning station and water-cooled torch ensures weld quality is maintained across longer runs.

This turnkey solution gave Trimax the flexibility to handle high-mix part volumes while maintaining the speed and consistency required for global distribution.

The Results

Since commissioning the H-2800 robotic welding cell, Trimax Mowers has seen measurable improvements in weld quality, process consistency, and overall efficiency. The robot now handles a range of parts previously welded manually, reducing the variability between operators and delivering a more uniform finish across key components.

Cycle times on selected parts have been reduced, allowing the team to complete more work within the same timeframe. The ability to fixture parts on one side of the cell while the robot welds on the other has also helped streamline the workflow and minimise downtime.

The robot now handles repetitive welding tasks, which has allowed Trimax to redeploy skilled staff to more complex fabrication and assembly work.

The IMPACT ON Trimax MowerS’ BUSINESS

Integrating robotic welding has strengthened Trimax Mowers’ manufacturing capability and supported its long-term growth strategy. With more consistent welds and faster production on key assemblies, the company is better positioned to meet global demand while maintaining high manufacturing standards.

The investment in the H-2800 cell has improved workflow efficiency and reduced reliance on manual welding for repetitive tasks. The added repeatability and reliability has allowed Trimax to scale output while continuing to deliver the precision required across its product range.

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